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IntroductionThe BODEGAS VINIVAL competition by Terraviva invites architects, designers, and creatives to reimagine the abandoned mid-century wine production complex in Valencia as a vibrant cultural space dedicated to Las Fallas, the city’s iconic fire festival. This international architecture competition is…
IntroductionThe Vega Digital Awards celebrate excellence across the vast spectrum of digital media—honoring the creativity, innovation, and craftsmanship of designers, developers, storytellers, and thinkers from around the world. Now in its 10th year, this global competition brings together agencies, individuals,…
IntroductionIn an era defined by ecological urgency and rapid urban transformation, Reinventing Montréal 2025–2026 stands as a bold initiative to reshape the urban fabric of one of Canada’s most dynamic cities. As the third participation of Montréal in the global…
IntroductionAs we step into the midpoint of the 21st century, humanity finds itself at a pivotal juncture. Technological advancements have redefined industries and lifestyles, yet some of the most basic human needs remain underserved. Among these, sanitation continues to be…
IntroductionThe Global Photography Awards (GPA) offers a powerful platform for photographers worldwide to share meaningful single photographs that tell deeper stories. By celebrating image-makers from every background—professionals, amateurs, and students—GPA highlights the belief that a single frame can convey identity,…
Celebrating Innovation and Craftsmanship in Clay Brick DesignSince 1989, the Brick in Architecture Awards—organized by the Brick Industry Association (BIA)—have honored the most inspiring uses of fired-clay brick in architectural design. For the 2025 edition, architects and designers worldwide are…
The Urban Design & Architecture Design Awards 2026 stand as a leading international competition celebrating exceptional achievements in architecture and design worldwide. Organized by APR, a renowned global architecture press platform established in 2016, the awards seek to recognize projects…
The London Design Awards is a prestigious international competition that celebrates exceptional designs and creative projects worldwide. Its second season in 2025 invites designers from all disciplines—including product design, architecture, interior design, graphic design, UX/UI, fashion, and more—to showcase their…
La Madreselva competition invites architects and designers to envision a serene retreat nestled in the heart of the Argentine Pampas near San Antonio de Areco, famously known as the “Cradle of Argentine Tradition.” This competition seeks architecture that balances silence,…
In today’s increasingly complex and fragmented world, architecture must rethink its role beyond designing isolated buildings. The 2026 Steedman Fellowship invites architects and researchers globally to explore the critical theme of Collective Form / Forums — a concept deeply rooted…
eVolo Magazine invites architects, students, engineers, designers, and artists worldwide to participate in the 2025 Skyscraper Competition. Since its inception in 2006, this annual event is recognized as one of the most prestigious awards for high-rise architecture. It seeks innovative…
OverviewAPR Awards presents the APR International Interior Design Awards 2025, celebrating excellence in interior design. Founded in 2016, the APR IID Awards recognise innovative interior projects—built or conceptual—that redefine spatial experiences through novel technologies, materials, and aesthetics. This year, APR…
OverviewThe 2025 Rome Design Awards returns for its second season, honoring exceptional achievements in global design. Inspired by the ideals of the Renaissance—where beauty met function—the competition celebrates excellence across disciplines including architecture, interior design, product design, packaging, furniture, lighting,…
OverviewThe Concrete Pavilion competition, part of Buildner’s acclaimed Material Studies series, invites architects, designers, and students to reimagine one of the world’s most widely used construction materials. Far from its typical perception as gray, utilitarian, and monolithic, this competition challenges…
OverviewThe Last Nuclear Bomb Memorial / Edition #6 is the sixth installment of Buildner’s annual international architecture competition. With nuclear tensions rising amid global political instability, this competition invites architects, students, and designers to respond to one of the world’s…
OverviewThe Museum of Emotions / Edition #7 is an annual international architecture competition organized by Buildner, inviting architects, students, and designers from around the world to explore the emotional impact of architecture. This unique competition challenges participants to create a…
OverviewThe Architecture Community proudly launches the Architect of the Year Awards 2025, an international competition inviting architects, engineers, and designers from across the globe to showcase their work. This prestigious platform aims to recognize and celebrate outstanding architectural ideas that…
OverviewThe iLuxury Awards returns with its second season in 2025 to celebrate groundbreaking contributions to luxury across industries. This global competition honors exceptional visionaries—from haute couture designers and pioneering architects to gourmet chefs and luxury tech innovators. It provides a…
OverviewDewan Architects + Engineers, in association with the Tamayouz Excellence Award, announces the launch of the Dewan Award for Architecture 2025. This global design competition invites architects, students, designers, and studios to propose visionary yet grounded ideas that reimagine one…
OverviewThe 2025 National Design-Build Student Competition, organized by the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA), invites student teams from colleges and universities across the United States to simulate real-world design-build practices. This annual, three-phase event challenges students to demonstrate design, construction,…
Celebrating Wood and the Rich Heritage of Kočevska Forests through Innovative Chair DesignThe (Prime) Chair 11th International Industrial Design Competition is a call for creative minds worldwide to reconnect with one of nature’s most precious resources—wood—and to celebrate the unique…
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